Paris (AFP)

The Paris Bourse opened sharply higher (+ 0.87%) on Tuesday in the wake of the Japanese and Hong Kong markets, investors remaining encouraged to optimism given the relative progress on the file of the new American aid plan to the economy.

The CAC 40 index rose 42.9 points to 4,952.41 points at the opening. The Paris Bourse had already gained 0.41% Monday in a calm market.

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